Purdue's JaJuan Johnson lands on All-American team

12:44 PM,
Mar. 14, 2011

Purdue's JuJuan Johnson fires a shot to the basket over Michigan State's Delvon Roe in the second half of the NCAA Men's Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on Friday. The Boilermakers lost 74-56.

Written by

Jeff Rabjohns
jeff.rabjohns@indystar.com

Indianapolis native JaJuan Johnson was named a First Team All-American today by the United States Basketball Writers Association.

The Purdue senior is the first Boilermaker to receive the honor since Glenn Robinson in 1994.

"I'm humbled and thankful that I've been chosen for this incredible honor," said Johnson, a Franklin Central graduate. "This dream wouldn't be a reality without my teammates and coaches, and I want to thank them, along with my family, for all the support they have shown me over the years. ...